Luke 23:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:17 — KJV
“(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)”
— Luke 23:17 (KJV)
Luke 23:17 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 23:17
“Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:17: release, one, feast
“Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:17: release, one, feast
“He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:17: must, one
“And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. country: Heb. place”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:17: must, one
“And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. lifted...: or, reckoned”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:17: one, feast
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